Organisation: Smarttech

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<p>Smarttech247 CEO Raluca Saceanu said cyberattacks can be 'devastating' as a new threat emerges on the dark net — 'Phishing as a Service' kits tailored to exploit vulnerabilities in the health service. File picture: Michael O'Sullivan</p>

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Surge in attempted cyberattacks on Irish hospitals poses severe threat

The 2021 attack on the HSE caused havoc for patients, medics, and admin staff with the wide-ranging impacts lasting for months

business

Ireland's steadily growing reputation as a global leader in internet security

business

Why the world's leading internet security companies are coming to Ireland

business

Data law awareness scramble for Irish firms

business

Data protection ‘monster’ looms

business

Prepare for data breach law or face hefty fines

Better ‘password hygiene’ urged for safest way to protect yourself online

Attempts by cybercriminals to sell password credentials of British MPs is a timely reminder that ‘password hygiene’ is the safest way to protect yourself online, a leading cybersecurity expert has warned.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2017

Data breach affects Irish users of global hotel website

Irish customers were among those who had data stolen by hackers on one of the world’s most popular hotel booking sites, Hotels.com, the company has confirmed.

Sat, 03 Jun, 2017

Irish businesses are ‘sitting ducks’ for cyber attacks

Irish businesses, Government departments and semi-state bodies are “sitting ducks” for new and more devastating cyber attacks than the one that crippled computers worldwide last month, a leading IT expert has warned.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2017

Most Irish firms ‘playing catch-up’ on cyber attacks

Most Irish businesses have now been victims of cyber attacks, with incidents increasing dramatically in the past three years, a survey has found.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2017

Smarttech and Abtran first in Ireland to use cognitive computing in fight against cyber threats

Two and a half quintillion bytes of data are generated around the world every day. In fact, 90% of the world’s data has been created in the last two years alone. 

Tue, 06 Dec, 2016

Ashley Madison hack pays off for Cork-based cyber security company

A Cork company has reaped the benefits of such high-profile cases as the Ashley Madison cyber-theft, writes Trish Dromey.

Mon, 16 May, 2016

BUDGET 2016: Government clearly prepared to drive growth

From my perspective I feel the budget has been very positive with a clear indication that this government is prepared to drive economic growth through support for entrepreneurs and small business.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2015

Cork tech cluster in landmark deal

Cork’s leading tech cluster has struck a deal for local businesses that quite literally opens the door to thousands of potential partner firms across Europe.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2015

Kerry dole numbers on the increase

There is no sign of a jobs recovery in Kerry with increases in the number of people signing on the Live Register over three consecutive months, according to local Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2015

Public warned about 'Gardaí locking computer' scam

A cyber-crime scam which fraudulently uses the logo for An Garda Síochána to con money has become one of the largest and most sophisticated of its kind, it has been claimed.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2013

Global tech leaders gather in Cork for summit on big data and the cloud

A gathering of some of the world’s leading tech players will take place in the Cork City Hall tomorrow with speakers from Amazon, IBM, Trend Micro, and Opentext all set to address the European Tech Summit.

Tue, 14 May, 2013

PCs contribute 40% of CO2

RESEARCH by Gartner shows PCs and monitors contribute about 40% of all business CO2 emissions.

Thu, 21 Oct, 2010